Further details emerge about new-look Rás Tailteann
Organisers say there will be international presence despite race losing UCI status
Organisers say there will be international presence despite race losing UCI status
Eddie Dunbar faces unspecified period off the bike after crashing heavily in the Volta ao Algarve in Portugal
Road race pulled this year after no new financial backer is found to replace An Post
Race organiser Eimear Dignam in limbo in relation to sponsorship of the race
New Irish team adds another strong rider in Mark Downey
Decision on next year’s cycle race is postponed until early December
Rás Tailteann confirms plug will be pulled on next year’s race if deal not struck soon
The cycling race had been without its usual sponsorship after An Post ended its commitment after the 2017 event
Race was run on reduced budget this year, after An Post ended sponsorship in 2017
Irish riders Jake Gray lie in third place overall while former national champion Damien Shaw is seventh
This year’s edition will feature 34 climbs, including four category-one ascents
Eimear Dignam takes up the role of race organiser
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